Course Outcomes Form
Northwest Indian College
Follow the Instructions for Completing the Course Outcomes Form, which is available on the NWIC
Assessment Website at http://www.nwic.edu/assessment/course-outcomes
Please submit this form electronically to the chair of the Curriculum Committee
It is important to keep the following principles in mind when completing this form:
 Regardless of the mode of learning (i.e., face-to-face, Independent learning, ITV, online, etc.) or the
location of a course, only one course outcomes form is to be created for each course.
 Regardless of the mode of learning or the location of a course, the NWIC outcomes and the Course
outcomes must be the same for each course.
 The Instructional activities and the Assessment/evaluation strategies may differ depending on
the mode of learning. Please indicate the Instructional activities and the Assessment/evaluation
strategies that are different from the face-to-face class (e.g., “IL: Essay”).
Last date this form was updated
or edited
Course Number (e.g., ENGL 101)
8/26/2014
Course Name (e.g., English
Composition I)
List the names of all instructor(s)
who participated in creating and
approved these course outcomes
(please consult with at least one
other person)
List the main textbooks, readings
or other resources used in this
course (including title, year and
publisher)
Planning and Evaluating Tribal Programs
CARE 450
Susan Kincaid (consultant), Bernice Portervint, Krista Mahle, Shelley
Macy, Ane Berrett, Gaylene Gobert, Harmony Blancher, Josephine
Perronteau
Grinnell, R. M., Jr., Gabor, P.A., & Unrau, Y.A. (2012). Program
evaluation for social workers: Foundations of evidencebased programs (6th Ed.). New York, NY: Oxford
University Press.
Kretzman, J. P., McKnight, J.L., & Dobrowski, S. (2005).
Discovering community power: A guide to Mobilizing
local assets and your organization’s capacity. Evanston,
IL: Asset-Based Community Development Institute,
School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern
University. Available at:
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/images/kelloggabcd.pd
f
University of Wisconsin-Extension. (2002-2012). Program
development and evaluation. Available at
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/evallogicmo
del.html [Used in HUMS 450 and 460]
American Psychological Association. (2013). Publication manual
of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.).
Author.
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A. NWIC outcomes: From the List of NWIC Outcomes, select the most important outcomes you assess in this
course (at least one NWIC outcome must be chosen- maximum of four).
NWIC outcome # (e.g.,
“Written communication: 2a.
Write Standard English”)
Effectively communicate in
diverse situations, from receiving
to expressing information, both
verbally and nonverbally. (1)
Use analytical and critical
thinking skills to draw and
interpret conclusions from
multiple perspectives including
Indigenous theory and methods.
(2)
Meet the technological
challenges of a modern world.
(7)
Work cooperatively toward a
common goal. (8)
Instructional Activities: How
will students master this
outcome? (e.g., solving
problems, group activity)
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Assessment/Evaluation Strategies:
How will you measure this
outcome? (e.g., student
presentations, essays)
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
B. Course outcomes: In order of priority, list the most important other learning outcomes for this course that you
assess (a maximum of 10). [NOTE: These outcomes are equal in importance.]
Other course outcomes:
Complete the sentence –
As a result of this course,
students will be able to…
Design and evaluate programs
appropriate to tribal settings.
Develop and evaluate
outcomes.
Develop program budgets.
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Instructional Activities: How
will students master this
outcome? (e.g., solving
problems, group activity)
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
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Assessment / Evaluation Strategies:
How will you measure this
outcome? (e.g., student
presentations, essays)
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
Design and perform needs
assessments and locate
community resources (asset
mapping).
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
Lectures, readings, in-class
exercises, participation, needs
assessment, design program,
budget, outcomes and evaluation
plan, self-assessment of learning
outcomes, peer review.
learning outcomes.
Attendance, needs assessment, design
program, budget, outcomes and
evaluation plan, self-assessment of
learning outcomes.
C. List the NWIC outcomes and course outcomes from above on your syllabus.
D. Assess the NWIC outcomes and course outcomes, which are listed above, in your classes.
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